High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with cinnamon, Greek yogurt, and vanilla protein for a wholesome breakfast boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Cream Cheese Drizzle

10 - 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tablespoon whole milk
13 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or sealable jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated.
02 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the mixture achieves a thick and creamy consistency.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able. Add additional milk as needed to achieve desired consistency.
04 - Before serving, stir the chilled oats thoroughly. Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls or jars.
05 - Drizzle the cream cheese mixture generously over the oats. Optionally, sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon for enhanced flavor.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • You get 25 grams of protein without any of the heaviness, so you'll actually stay full through lunch without that post-breakfast crash.
  • It tastes like you're eating a cinnamon roll but takes literally 10 minutes of actual hands-on work, making it feel like a cheat code for self-care.
  • There's zero guesswork involved, just throw everything in a jar the night before and wake up to something ready to eat.
02 -
  • Don't skip the softening step for the cream cheese or you'll spend five minutes trying to whisk lumps into submission and honestly it's just not worth the frustration.
  • The overnight oats will firm up more than you expect, so that stir before serving is non-negotiable if you want it to taste like the creamy dream it's supposed to be.
03 -
  • If your overnight oats seem too thick when you open the jar, add milk a tablespoon at a time and stir until it's back to creamy instead of immediately thinking the recipe failed.
  • Make the cream cheese drizzle slightly thinner than you think you want it because it thickens a bit as you work with it, and nobody wants a gluey drizzle.
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